Category Archives: San Francisco

walks and hikes in San Francisco

Presidio of San Francisco – short walk from Inspiration Point

Posted on May 20, 2018 by trailhiker

For the last several years (10, to be exact) I have walked in San Francisco’s famous Bay to Breakers, one of the longest-running foot races in the country.  This year the weather was exceptionally good, and I had decided that … Continue reading →

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March for Science San Francisco

Posted on April 24, 2017 by trailhiker

Shortly after the widespread Women’s Marches were held on 21 January 2017, I began to hear hints that a March for Science was being organized for Washington, DC, to be held on 22 April 2017, Earth Day.  This march was … Continue reading →

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Chinese New Year Treasure Hunt

Posted on March 8, 2015 by trailhiker

The premise for this walk was somewhat unusual: go to San Francisco for the evening of the Chinese New Year Parade, but avoid as much as possible walking along the parade route and try not to even cross it. Unconventional, … Continue reading →

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Daly City – Mussel Rock to Ft Funston

Posted on November 9, 2013 by trailhiker

A walk through Daly City is not, perhaps, an expected scenario for a Bay Area Ridge Trail segment, as the Ridge Trail generally attempts to stay on ridgelines with at least occasional views of San Francisco Bay.  This segment goes … Continue reading →

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San Francisco Presidio

Posted on September 19, 2013 by trailhiker

For an absolutely amazing hike in San Francisco, the Bay Area Ridge Trail segment through the Presidio is hard to beat, if the fog cooperates.  The day of this hike the weather cooperated beautifully and there were many stunning views … Continue reading →

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Buena Vista Park to Stern Grove

Posted on May 6, 2013 by trailhiker

Sometimes, when I go into San Francisco I combine a museum visit with a city walk.  That’s exactly what I did on this occasion, a beautiful warm spring day.  I began by attending an exhibit at the Asian Art Museum, … Continue reading →

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San Francisco: Arguello Gate to Buena Vista Park

Posted on February 28, 2013 by trailhiker

I “prepared” for this hike by attending an annual orchid show at Fort Mason; walking to and from the exhibit hall provided wonderful views across the Golden Gate, a kind of preview of what I would see later.  I then … Continue reading →

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Ft Funston to Stern Grove (21st & Wawona)

Posted on January 23, 2013 by trailhiker

I had been looking forward to hiking part of the Bay Area Ridge Trail in San Francisco, and decided one day to simply go do it.  I selected the southernmost segment, from the hang glider viewing deck in Ft Funston … Continue reading →

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Bay to Breakers

Posted on May 25, 2012 by trailhiker

This is the fourth year that I’ve walked Bay to Breakers, sometimes known as the original cross-city race, in San Francisco.  I thought it would be fun – and, I hope, interesting – to share this year’s experience and a … Continue reading →

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